“Gratitude changes everything. It turns what we have into enough.”
In this heartfelt solo episode, host Cassie Kellner takes a pause from the usual leadership conversations to reflect on gratitude — the unseen force that fuels connection, culture, and growth. With November marking her birthday month and a season of thankfulness, Cassie shares personal stories, lessons, and gentle reminders about the power of appreciation in life and leadership.
You’ll hear reflections on friendship, mentorship, and family — the people who shape who we are and remind us that we don’t bloom alone. Cassie also shares a leadership challenge to help you bring gratitude into your daily practice and personal life.
We talk about:→ How gratitude strengthens leadership and team culture→ Why appreciation builds deeper trust and connection→ The difference between recognition and true gratitude→ Simple ways to lead and live from thankfulness
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About Cassie KellnerCassie Kellner is the founder of Everbloom and host of The Bloom Effect. A former chairside assistant turned team coach, she’s spent more than 20 years helping orthodontic teams grow from the inside out—building strong cultures rooted in purpose, gratitude, and connection.
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Episode Chapters00:00 Welcome + sponsor message02:00 Slowing down and finding gratitude05:15 How people shape our growth10:40 Gratitude in leadership and culture16:25 Expressing appreciation out loud22:10 How thankfulness transforms team dynamics27:35 A challenge for you this week31:00 Final reflections + gratitude for listeners
Topics we explore in this episode include:leadership and gratitude, practice culture, appreciation in teams, emotional intelligence, connection-driven leadership, orthodontic growth, mindfulness in business, personal development

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